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Dream symbol · Q
Quarrel with Mother
A symbol of internal conflict between the need for care and the drive for independence.
Dream interpretation
This dream reflects the process of emancipation and the search for one's own identity. According to Jung, the mother is an archetype of protection, but also of obsession. If you are angry in the dream, it shows suppressed emotions seeking a way out in reality. If she is scolding you, perhaps you feel guilt for a decision that contradicts family values. This conflict is often healing, pointing toward the maturation of the personality and the setting of healthy boundaries.